Dr. Alejandro Diaz graduated from La Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia and was trained in general pediatrics at Miami Children's Hospital. He completed his specialization in Pediatric Endocrinology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College.
Dr. Diaz's special interests are in the care of children with short stature, thyroid disorders, disorders of puberty, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, obesity, and diabetes. He has been involved in clinical research of patients with certain genetic conditions concerning growth failure and small birth weight (i.e. Bloom's syndrome). He is also part of the multidisciplinary team involved in the care of individuals with Fanconi's anemia, Bloom's syndrome, and thalassemia.
Currently, he is involved in the development of research protocols on overweight children to help promote healthy weight and lifestyles. His laboratory research experience involves the evaluation of intracellular signaling of growth hormone and insulin in cells from people with intrauterine growth retardation related disorders.
Dr. Diaz is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology and speaks English and Spanish fluently.